Aramex to respond to ADQ’s official takeover bid next month

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TODAY: Aramex to respond to ADQ’s acquisition bid by next month

Good morning, friends. We have a compact issue today, with developing stories from ADQ’s takeover bid of Aramex to Egypt’s Damietta port handler filing for a capital increase. But first, an update on Trump’s new set of tariffs and its impact on different players…

THE BIG LOGISTICS STORY- Another day, another set of tariffs: US President Donald Trump ordered a 25% tariff on all imports of steel and aluminum yesterday, with the new measures set to take effect on 4 March. The tariffs will particularly impact key US metal suppliers in Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Japan, the EU, South Korea, Vietnam, and Taiwan. Canada specifically will be hardly hit as it accounts for 79% of total imports of primary aluminum steel into the US.

Metal stocks rally in the US, fall elsewhere: US steel manufacturers saw their shares get a significant bump during Monday trading as much of the rest of the world’s steel manufacturers saw their share prices slip. The US’ largest steelmaker Nucor closed yesterday up 5.6%, while Cleveland-Cliffs saw gains of 18%, and Steel Dynamics (5%), Century Aluminum (10%), and US Steel (5%) all closed in the green yesterday.

The tariffs aren’t necessarily good news for US manufacturers, particularly those in industries reliant on imported steel and aluminum who will now face higher prices for the 25% of the country’s steel imports. “US manufacturers will have to wear higher prices as a result of these 25% tariffs,” Australian and New Zealand Bank’s Commodities Strategist Daniel Hynes told Reuters.

More incoming: The US government is also set to add reciprocal tariffs this week on all countries that tax US imports. “If they charge us, we charge them,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One.

WATCH THIS SPACE-

#1- Suez Canal chief expects traffic recovery as early as next month: Egypt’s Suez Canal Authority (SCA) is expecting shipping traffic to gradually return to normal rates starting late March 2025, with projections for a full recovery by mid-year assuming the Gaza ceasefire holds, SCA boss Osama Rabie said during a phone-in on Egyptian TV (watch, runtime: 2:44).

Another vote for traffic resuming soon: “We see Red Sea traffic picking up late 1Q or early 2Q 2025,” Marine services company Zenith Enterprise CEO Amr Kataya told Al Arabiya.

The lay of the land: Nearly 32 ships currently pass through the Egyptian waterway per day, compared to an average of 75 in 2023 (watch, runtime: 2:49), which has led to a drop in revenues of almost 60%, with nearly USD 7 bn lost in FY 2024-2025.

REMEMBER- Trump’s calls to ethnically cleanse Gaza could derail hopes that traffic will return through the Red Sea, with shipping insiders worried that the Houthis may resume their attacks. So far, only a trickle of US- and UK-linked ships passing through the Red Sea safely after Yemen’s Houthis announced they would only target Israeli-linked vessels following the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.

#2- German firm Delivery Hero’s MENA unit — Talabat — is driving the company’s growth, generating USD 5.3 bn in sales in 9M 2024, Bloomberg reports. Proceeds from Talabat’s USD 2 bn IPO will help pay down some of Delivery Hero’s USD 3.8 bn in convertible bonds, CEO Niklas Östberg told Bloomberg. However, competition is heating up as China’s Meituan expands in the region — its app, Keeta, recently hit 1 mn weekly users, matching Talabat.

Asia is a tough nut to crack: Delivery Hero is struggling in Asia, where Meituan and US-based Coupang are cutting prices to dominate South Korea. Delivery Hero is pushing back by injecting EUR 100 mn into its South Korean operations to counter Coupang Eats' free delivery strategy. The company’s plans to offload units is facing obstacles, as Taiwanese regulators oppose its plans to sell Foodpanda to Uber Technologies. The company’s stock price has also declined by over 80% from pandemic-era highs.

#3- Iraq outlines new plans for Baghdad International Airport: Iraq’s Transport Ministry announced plans to enact 26 subprojects for the development of Baghdad International Airport over two phases, according to a statement. The project — funded largely by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) — will focus on rehabilitating the airport’s infrastructure and modernizing the air navigation and traffic management systems.

Some details: The first phase is set to launch nine projects funded by the ministry's operational budget and seven by the IFC’s investment budget, while the second phase will see the 10 remaining projects come to fruition, funded entirely by the IFC’s investment budget. No details on the timeline were disclosed.

ICYMI- Iraq announced last month that it was deliberating three options on offer from the IFC regarding the development of Baghdad International Airport.

Background: A project to refurbish Iraq’s Baghdad International Airport kicked off in February last year, with the IFC backing and overseeing the initiative. Iraq issued a two-stage public tender in July for a private partner to operate and develop Baghdad International Airport under a PPP contract, which aims “to modernize and rehabilitate the airport infrastructure, expand passenger and cargo terminal facilities.”

Other airports’ developments are advancing too: The Nasiriyah International Airport — currently under redevelopment with plans for inauguration this year — has received all navigation equipment from Spain’s Indra, whereas the Mosul airport — also set for re-opening this year — has also received most of its navigation and air management equipment.

MARKET WATCH-

#1- Oil prices went up on Tuesday on the heels of reports on declining Russian production, but the gains were partially offset by concerns about the global economic outlook in light of trade warring, Reuters reports. Brent crude futures increased by USD 0.24 to USD 76.11 a barrel, while the US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) ticked up USD 0.19 to USD 72.51 a barrel by 04.47 GMT.

ALSO- Opec’s Middle Eastern heavyweights have hiked their oil prices in a bid to capitalize on US sanctions that are squeezing Russian supply and the threat of tighter restrictions on Iran, Bloomberg reports. The price hikes — among the largest in years — come as refining margins in Asia improve and demand for alternative Middle Eastern crude rises. Iraq raised the price of its Basrah Medium and Basrah Heavy crude for Asian buyers to the highest since September 2022 in March. Crude prices from Abu Dhabi and Oman also saw significant increases for March supplies.

The rising prices are creating competition: The Middle East crude spot premium hit a two-year high in January, with main buyers including India and China’s oil refiners. However, this decision has prompted some Asian refiners to turn away from Middle Eastern crude and focus on shipments from the North Sea and Kazakhstan.

#2- Baltic index upward streak ends: The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index — which tracks rates for the capesize, panamax, and supramax vessel segments — slumped 6 points to 809 on Monday. The capesize fell by 30 points to 810, while the panamax index dropped 7 points to 1,028. The smaller supramax index rose by 17 points to 694.

#3- Rising supply concerns are pushing EU gas prices to surge, hitting their highest level in two years amid decreased storage due to low temperatures in the region, Bloomberg reports. Benchmark futures increased 4.1% to EUR 58 per megawatt hour on Monday, with the rate of inventory fullness settling at 49% compared to 67% in the same period in 2024. High levels of fuel consumption have caused concern that natural gas inventories – which have already fallen to their lowest levels since 2022 – will fall at an escalated pace.

DATA POINT-

Cargo handling volumes at Saudi ports increased 16.7% y-o-y in January to 27.6 mn tons, according to the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani). Export containers were up 53.2% to 271.7k containers, while imported containers increased 39.6% y-o-y to 293.8k containers.

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CIRCLE YOUR CALENDAR-

Kenya will host Air Cargo Africa from Wednesday, 19 February to Friday, 21 February in Nairobi. The trade fair, focused on aviation in the logistics sector, offers an inclusive platform to showcase multimodal transport solutions across the continent. The event , slated to gather over 2k visitors from over 50 countries, will host over 60 exhibitors and brands who will exhibit the latest developments in airfreight.

The UAE will host Dubai Freight Camp from Thursday, 20 February to Saturday, 22 February in Dubai. The event looks to connect new partners and businesses in the freight forwarding industry. Global members from freight networks Pangea and Connecta are invited to partake in the conference.

The UAE is holding AD Ports Group Capital Markets Day on Monday, 24 February in Abu Dhabi. The full-day, in-person event will see investors, analysts, corporate and investment bankers and other securities market professionals gather to evaluate AD Port’s financial performance and the group’s strategy going forward. Group and cluster senior management, as well as other guest speakers, will visit flagship assets in Abu Dhabi.

The UAE will host the WCA Worldwide Conference from Tuesday, 25 February to Saturday, 1 March in Dubai. The event — set to bring together over 4.5k freight forwarders from 179 countries — will host several workshops and courses over one week.

Check out our full calendar at the bottom of this email for a comprehensive listing of upcoming news events and news triggers.

Aramex to respond to ADQ’s acquisition bid by next month

Dubai Financial Market-listed logistics giant Aramex will have until Friday, 14 March, to either accept or reject ADQ subsidiary Q Logistics Holding’ offer to acquire 100% of the freight services firm, according to the official bid document (pdf). The transaction is expected to be completed in 3Q 2025, while payment of consideration will be made within three days after completion of all the required steps.

REFRESHER- Through its subsidiary Q Logistics Holding, ADQ offered last month to buy all the Aramex shares that aren’t owned by AD Ports, which has a 22.69% stake in the freight services firm. This would be through a cash-consideration of AED 3 per share. The strategic acquisition would value Aramex at AED 4.39 bn, according to our calculations. It’s noteworthy that AD ports is a subsidiary of ADQ.

The pitch: ADQ wants to transform Aramex into a globally competitive company in the freight services industry, but this is expected to be “complex, capital intensive and to take time,” the document reads. This will “consequently limit the perspective of short to medium-term return for shareholders.”

Strong valuation, despite the decline in performance: The offer price of the transaction represents an attractive valuation, as it reflects a strong multiple of 9x EV/EBITDA for the last twelve months ending September 2024, and a multiple of 29x P/E for the same period. These multiples indicate that the company is being valued more favorably in terms of its earnings, and growth potential, suggesting investors are willing to pay more for each USD of earnings, which is not uncommon in strategic acquisitions such as this one.

IN CONTEXT- Aramex's financial results have demonstrated a decline in performance since 2019, and the company also declared that no dividends will be issued for 2023, indicating a lack of returns for its shareholders, according to the official bid document.

2024 on track to be a success: While the company’s full financial results for 2024 are not out yet, its bottom line surged by 49.8% y-o-y to AED 76.9 mn in the first 9M of 2024, and its top line also increased 11.0% during the same period to AED 4.6 bn, driven primarily by improved sales, especially in international and domestic express operations.

ADVISORS- Rothschild is acting as financial adviser for Q Logistics, while Emirates NBD capital is the lead manager for this project. Clifford Chance was hired to provide counsel on the potential acquisition. Meanwhile, Aramex tapped HSBC as its financial advisor for a potential takeover.

Adnoc to sign five-year LNG supply deal with India’s BPCL

UAE’s Adnoc to supply BPCL with LNG: Andoc is reportedly close to signing a five-year LNG supply agreement to supply India’s state-owned oil refiner Bharat Petroleum Corp (BPCL) with 2.5 mn metric tonnes of LNG over five years, Reuters reports, citing unnamed sources in the know. The supplies are slated to begin entering the country by April.

An announcement is imminent: The agreement is expected to be signed during the India Energy Week, running from today until 14 February, the sources told Reuters.

More details: The agreement is set to see BPCL receive 40 cargos of LNG, with deliveries starting slow over the first two years and picking up in the following three. Adnoc has declined comment on the partnership, according to Reuters. No details on the financials were disclosed.

ALSO- Adnoc is set to ink a sales and purchase agreement (SPA) with Indian Oil during the same event, advancing the 15-year agreement they reached last September, the newswire reports. Supplies will also start trickling in April.

Adnoc’s on an LNG kick: Adnoc Gas has inked an AED 1.65 bn three-year LNG supply agreement with Japan’s Jera last month. The company has recently secured multiple long-term LNG supply agreements in 2024, including a 10-year SPA with Indian state-owned natural gas company Gail, a 15-year SPA with Sefe Marketing & Trading Singapore for 1 mn tonnes of LNG, and other long-term LNG supply agreements to deliver 1.6 mn tonnes per year from the new plant to Shell and Mitsui. It also inked another 15-year agreement with German energy giant Energie Baden-Württemberg to supply it with 0.6 mn tonnes of LNG per year.

GE Aerospace invests USD 10 mn into MRO in the UAE and Qatar

GE Aerospace to boost MRO capacity in the region: General Electric’s aircraft engine and services subsidiary GE Aerospace is plugging USD 10 mn into its two maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facilities in the UAE and Qatar in a bid to increase operational efficiency and turnaround time, according to a statement (pdf). The investment will finance adding new equipment, improving existing infrastructure, widening training capacities, and increasing headcount by 30%.

More services for CFM Leap engines: The investment targets expanding services covering the CFM Leap engines — a registered trademark engine owned by a 50/50 JV between GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines. Some of the added services include module-level disassembly, durability enhancements, and maintenance work on the hot section of the engine.

Why does that matter? Over 750 of these engines are used by more than 20 airlines in the Middle East, Turkey, and a number of countries in the Eurasia region. Adding those services in the region will support a reduction in downtime and increase flexibility for airlines.

Looking forward: The move will also go towards exploring the potential of additional regional investments, the firm said, without going into further detail. The figure is part of GE Aerospace’s USD 1 bn MRO spending spree over 2024 and 2025.

ICYMI- Mubadala’s Sanad is now capable of offering maintenance, repair, and MRO services for Airbus’ CFM LEAP-1A engine after launching its fifth MRO production line back in December.

MRO is big in the UAE…: Dubai aerospace platform Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH) inked an agreement with International Energy Resources (IER) MRO Industries to build an MRO and engine testing facility at Dubai South to be completed in two phases by 4Q 2026 and 3Q 2027. MBRAH and UAE-based MRO outfit Tim Aerospace also broke ground on a new MRO hangar at Dubai South in March.

…and gaining momentum in Qatar: Qatar Airways is now licensed by aerospace provider Honeywell to provide MRO services for its Airbus A350’s Auxiliary Power Units (APUs). Its MRO unit Qatar Airways Technic is looking to adopt new tech by enhancing inspections through drones, robotics systems, enhanced tooling, and MRO system.

Egypt’s Damietta port operator files for capital hike ahead of rumored public offering

Egypt’s Damietta Container and Cargo Handling Company (DCHC) wants to raise its authorized capital to EGP 1.5 bn, up from EGP 400 mn, and increase its issued and paid-up capital to EGP 1.1 bn, up from EGP 200 mn, the bourse said yesterday. While the company has been listed on the exchange since 2022, it hasn’t been actively traded.

The mechanism: The EGP 900 mn capital increase will be distributed across 90 mn new shares with a nominal value of EGP 10 apiece. The hike will be sourced from the company’s statutory reserves and other reserves as reflected in its financial statement as of 30 June 2023, the bourse said.

Remember: DCHC got the green light to temporarily list on the EGX back in 2022. The EGX gave the company a six-month window to meet the requirements to IPO on the exchange and obtain regulatory approvals ahead of its planned IPO, initially scheduled for 2023, but we are yet to see it happen.

What we know: Although it remains unclear who would be able to subscribe to the new shares, local media reported in December that 20-25% of DCHC could be offered up on the EGX during 1Q of this year. The unconfirmed report suggested that the IPO would target major industry leaders from the region like the UAE’s AD Ports and DP World through its private placement.

There are other opinions on the table: Alternatively, the issuance could also be a rights issue where existing shareholders get the new shares in proportion to their current holdings.

Other port operators were also eyed for public offering: Port Said Container and Cargo Handling Company was also included in the Egyptian government’s privatization program list of 32 state-owned companies, and Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority was reportedly reviewing the company’s fair value assessment in 2023.

AK-Ships Fleet Manager Ahmed Soliman shares insights on fleet strategy

Can you share a bit about your background and the key experiences that have shaped your approach to fleet management?

I graduated with a degree in Marine Engineering and Naval Architecture from Alexandria University in 1988. My career began in ship repair, where I worked as a Floating Dock Engineer at Egyptian Ship Repairs and Building Co. This hands-on experience gave me critical insights into the technical intricacies of vessel maintenance and repair. I then had the privilege of expanding my skill set internationally, with a year-long shipbuilding training in Japan. Upon my return I transitioned into classification societies, where I served in various roles with esteemed organizations such as RINA, Germanischer Lloyd in Saudi Arabia and Egypt, DNVGL, and finally DNV between 2004 and 2024. These years were instrumental in honing my expertise in vessel classification, safety standards, and compliance.

What drew you to AK-Ships, and what are the main priorities of your role?

The company’s commitment to growth, innovation, and excellence in fleet management were the biggest draw. As Fleet Manager, my main priorities are to optimize operational efficiency, reduce costs, enhance crew competencies, and improve overall fleet performance. A key focus is also ensuring sustainable operations, reducing the environmental footprint, and complying with industry regulations. These priorities align with my experience and passion for creating efficient, safe, and forward-thinking fleet operations.

How do you plan to enhance efficiency and operational performance within the fleet?

By focusing on continuous crew training, we can ensure that we stay ahead of industry standards and best practices. Regular vessel inspections will be key to maintaining operational standards, along with performance monitoring. Collaboration with shore-based teams will ensure that issues are addressed quickly, improving communication and responsiveness, ultimately boosting fleet performance across the board.

What leadership principles are essential for successfully managing a fleet?

Operational efficiency is at the core of fleet management, and strong, open communication between ship and shore staff is crucial. Ensuring safety is the top priority, with a proactive approach to both preventing incidents and addressing challenges swiftly. I also emphasize the importance of cost efficiency—optimizing resources and improving processes to ensure we achieve the best outcomes with minimal expenditure. These principles foster a culture of excellence and reliability within the fleet.

How do you see technology and sustainability influencing the future of fleet operations?

Technology will continue to play an integral role in improving fleet operations, whether through predictive maintenance, digital monitoring tools, or enhancing fuel efficiency. Sustainability will be central to future operations as the maritime industry faces increasing pressure to reduce its environmental impact. Innovations in fuel technology, emissions reduction, and waste management will not only meet regulatory requirements but also position us as leaders in environmentally responsible operations.

What is your long-term vision for the AK-Ships fleet?

To create a fleet that is efficient, safe and adaptable to the changing demands of the maritime industry. This includes an ongoing focus on optimizing operations and integrating advanced technology to improve safety, performance, and sustainability. As part of this, I envision a future of fleet renewal, ensuring that AK-Ships’ vessels are always up-to-date with the latest advancements in safety and environmental standards, while consistently meeting or exceeding industry regulations.

This interview was conducted by AK-Ships.

Aviation, zones, shipping, and handling updates from the UAE and KSA

AVIATION-

Emirates hits up Airbus for fleet maintenance tech: Emirates Airways has inked an agreement with Airbus for the integration of its analytics platform Skywise Fleet Performance to boost predictive maintenance and the monitoring of fleet health, according to a statement. The system is slated to advance aircraft dispatch reliability by integrating strategic data-led decision-making for Emirates’ Airbus A380 and A350 aircraft. The airline will be able to identify potential issues in flight and maintenance steps during turnarounds.

ZONES-

Hansa Green Technology boosting production to meet demand: UAE-based LED light manufacturer Hansa Green Technology is looking to boost its production capacity to over 1 mn lighting fixtures per year at its 86k sqft manufacturing facility in the Hamriyah Freezone, according to a statement. The move looks to meet growing demand across the Middle East and Africa, which is projected to increase by 9.9% y-o-y per year to USD 2.26 bn between 2025 and 2033.

Eying new solutions in new markets: The firm will expand its product lineup to add advanced lighting solutions for large-scale industrial projects, including railway and street lighting. The company also looks to expand further in the region, with plans to develop a manufacturing facility in Riyadh this year.

LOGISTICS HANDLING-

Dell has opened its first merge and fulfillment center in Saudi Arabia, according to a press release. The facility — located in Dammam — has the capacity to put together and distribute some 600k units annually, and includes a second touch manufacturing facility to boost local manufacturing. No financial information about the investment has been disclosed.

SHIPPING + MARITIME-

Oman looks to boost its maritime sector: Oman has inked an MoU with local vessel charter firm Sindbad Overseas Company to develop a framework for cooperating in the development of the maritime sector and evaluating potential investments, according to a statement.

About Sindbad Overseas: The Muscat-based firm specializes in long-term charter agreements for bulk carriers and container vessels to operators across the Gulf region, according to its website.

DIPLOMACY-

Saudi Arabia + Cambodia ink trade MoU: Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Foreign Trade has inked an MoU with the Cambodian Commerce Ministry to enhance bilateral trade, expand trade volumes, and explore new trade collaborations, SPA reported last week.

Their trade in numbers: Saudi Arabia’s exports to Cambodia reached USD 3.97 mn in 2023, while the Kingdom’s imports reached USD 96.53 mn, according to Trading Economics data here and here. The Kingdom’s exports included plastics and organic chemicals, while its imports included clothing, leather, animal gut, footwear, cereal, and tobacco.

ICYMI: Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen called on Saudi investors back in December 2024 to set up rice milling, storage, and packaging facilities in Cambodia as the country looks to expand its rice export market in the region, with a focus on Saudi Arabia.

OTHER STORIES WORTH KNOWING THIS MORNING-

Etihad Airways boosts flights to Atlanta, Georgia: Etihad Airways is launching a non-stop daily service to the US’ Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on 1 November. (Statement)

US-China trade war to majorly impact US energy industry

How would Trump’s trade war impact the US oil and gas exports? The mounting trade war between the US and China — one of the world’s major importers of US crude and gas — is set to reshuffle US energy exports flow and could risk halting the US’ LNG growth in the long term, Reuters reported last week here and here.

REMEMBER- China slapped a 15% levy on US LNG and 10% on US crude imports in response to the US imposing a 10% duty on Chinese exports.

By the numbers: China imports 166k bpd of US crude, almost 5% of the US oil exports. For LNG, the US supplied China with nearly 4.3 mn tons in 2024, almost 5.5% of China’s LNG imports, Reuters reported, citing LSEG data.

Redirected: Losing China — a major export market — could see the US shifting its LNG exports to Europe and its crude oil to European, Indian, and domestic refineries at competitive prices.

But there’s a caveat: Europe is unlikely to be a reliable long-term LNG importer compared to Chinese and Asian markets, which were projected to be major growth markets for LNG producers with a projected demand of 200 mn tons in 2028 — almost double the current demand. For Europe, the demand is expected to dip from 507 mn cbm in 2023 to between 281 and 407 cbm by 2035 — as it moves to renewable energy sources in its bid to shore up its energy security. As for the crude oil market, China has grown more favorable to cheaper Russian, Canadian, and Iranian crude — prioritizing cheaper markets, but US crude producers are likely to find other reliable takers domestically and internationally.

China likely to emerge unscathed: The impact on China might not be as severe given its limited dependence on US crude. As of 2024, US crude only accounted for 1.7% of the country’s total crude imports, and the country has increased its imports from Canada by 30% to over 500k bpd.

Calendar

FEBRUARY

18-19 February (Tuesday-Wednesday): Argus Green Marina Fuels Asia Conference, Singapore.

18-19 February (Tuesday-Wednesday): Middle East Procuretech Summit, Dubai, UAE.

19-21 February (Wednesday-Friday): Air Cargo Africa, Nairobi, Kenya.

20-22 February (Thursday-Saturday): Dubai Freight Camp, Dubai, UAE.

24 February (Monday): AD Ports Group Capital Markets Day, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

25 February - 1 March (Tuesday-Saturday): WCA Worldwide Conference, Dubai, UAE.

MARCH

No events announced at the moment.

APRIL

2-4 April (Wednesday-Friday): Global Supply Chain and Logistics Summit, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

3-4 April (Thursday-Friday): Africa Supply Chain Optimization, Johannesburg, South Africa

10 April (Thursday): Gulf Ship Finance Forum, Dubai, UAE.

14 April (Monday): CargoIS Forum, Dubai, UAE.

15-17 April (Tuesday-Thursday): Transport Middle East 2025, Aqaba, Jordan.

15-17 April (Tuesday-Thursday): IATA World Cargo Symposium, Dubai, UAE.

16-17 April: Global Ports Forum, Dubai, UAE.

28 April-2 May: 7th Export Capabilities Exhibition (Iran Expo), Tehran, Iran.

MAY

6-8 May (Tuesday-Thursday): Airport Show, Dubai, UAE.

12-15 May (Monday-Thursday): Saudi Smart Logistics, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

13-14 May (Tuesday-Wednesday): Global Ports Forum, Dubai, UAE.

20-22 May (Tuesday-Thursday): Seamless Middle East, Dubai, UAE.

27-29 May (Tuesday-Thursday): Saudi Warehousing & Logistics Expo, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

JUNE

1-3 June (Sunday-Tuesday): Annual General Meeting & World Air Transport Summit 2025, Delhi, India.

2-4 June (Monday-Wednesday): Propak MENA, Cairo, Egypt.

5-6 June (Thursday-Friday): Supply Chain & Logistics Innovation Summit, Amsterdam, Netherlands.

11-13 June (Wednesday-Friday): Sustainability World Summit, Frankfurt, Germany.

17-19 June (Tuesday-Thursday): Terminal Operations Conference & Exhibition, Rotterdam, Netherlands.

19 June (Thursday): East Med Maritime Conference, Athens, Greece.

25-26 June (Wednesday-Friday): Decarbonizing Shipping Forum, Hamburg, Germany.

JULY

1-3 July (Tuesday-Thursday): ASEAN Ports and Logistics, Jakarta, Indonesia.

SEPTEMBER

24-26 September (Wednesday-Friday): Routes World, Hong Kong.

OCTOBER

1-2 October (Wednesday-Thursday): Saudi Maritime & Logistics Congress, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

14-15 October (Tuesday-Wednesday): Investing in Africa Conference and Expo, London, UK.

NOVEMBER

3-6 November (Monday-Thursday): ADIPEC Maritime and Logistics Exhibition and Conference, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

4-6 November (Tuesday-Thursday): Air Cargo Forum, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

17-21 November (Monday-Friday): Dubai Airshow, Dubai, UAE.

EVENTS WITH NO SET DATE

Mid-2025: Iraq will complete phase one of the construction of the Grand Faw Port.

DHL and Aramco’s logistics and procurement hub in Saudi Arabia will commence operations.

AD Ports-operated Safaga Port’s multi-purpose terminal will become operational.

Phase 3 of APM Terminals Tangier MedPort to be complete and operational.

1Q 2025: Sadr Park’s Logistics Center in Riyadh to be completed.

1Q 2025: Phase two of Jafza Logistics Park to be completed.

2026

2026 UNCTAD Global Supply Chains Forum, Saudi Arabia.

2027

4Q 2027: Oman’s Musandam Airport construction to be completed.

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